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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.62, 1,946.72 and 373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.62, 1,946.72 and 373.14 is: 559.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.62 : 1,946.72 = 373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.62/1,946.72 = 373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.62x = 1,946.72 × 373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.62x = 726,399.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,399.10/1,297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.79

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